神观法师既是他师父
“Master Shenguan was both his master”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
对他来说
“To him,”
神观法师 既 是 他师父
“Master Shenguan was both his master”
也是他父亲
“and his father.”
“You have to understand that this loss is extraordinarily personal and devastating for him.”
In Chinese culture, a master (shifu) commands respect equivalent to a father; having a spiritual master who is also one's biological father creates an unbreakable, doubly profound moral obligation.
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Master Shenguan died suddenly”
“(All of Master Shenguan are here,)”
“Master Shenguan was highly respected.”
“How did you come to know Master Shenguan?”
“He died so suddenly.”
“Master Shenguan gave you a large sum of money before he died.”